Rockford Spanish Immersion

This program has some issues. The SI (Spanish Immersion) teachers are fairly weak. Not impressed with any of them thus far. My child is behind in other areas, which makes me nervous. I'm not certain I made the right decision with SI. The new principal seems very nice, but I have concerns that he is not a strong leader--which this school needs. Parent involvement is strong at this school, which is great.
--Submitted by a parent

My older children attended traditional kindergarten at Roguewood Elementary. It is excellent but now the Spanish Immersion program incorporates learning a second language in the same format as the traditional program. Now the chidren are exposed to twice as much information. It really works and the children have fun too. I am not aware of anyone dropping out. I think the staff is less interested in parental involvement because there is a lot to cover and there must be no distractions. As an added benefit to this program, the teacher makes the environment very disciplined so learning can take place. There is no room for not succeeding and it is definately the programs goal to have complete success. What amazes me is my child is reading Spanish in kindergarten where my other 2 children weren't required to read until 1'st grade in the traditional system.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter just finished kindergarten in the Spanish Immersion program. I have been amazed by how much she has learned as far as traditional kindergarten subject matter as well as the Spanish language. The teacher was excellent, the parents very involved, and the rest of the staff were also very helpful and involved with the children. My daughter loves the program, her friends, and all of the staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent program. My children love the program and I am amazed by all the retention they have. I would strongly recommend the program.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in Kindergarten at Roguewood Elementary in their Spanish Immersion program. I am very satisfied with what she has been learning.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent! My daughter has learned so much in just over a year. Amazing program with amazing teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school with caring and involved teachers.
--Submitted by a parent